A Manual for Cœnobitic Monastics: A Synopsis of the Most Basic Pursuits of a Monastic in Obedience, According to the Teaching of Our Spiritual Father and Elder, Metropolitan Cyprian of Oropos and Fili; For the Glory of God and the Benefit of Obedience-Loving Souls
Translated by Archbishop Chrysostomos of Etna
“Do not forget, Cœnobitic Monastic, that you entered the monastery——not that you might judge, but to be judged;—not that you might lead, but to be led;—not that you should teach, but to be taught;—not that you might exercise authority, but to be placed under authority;—not that you might counsel, but to be counselled.” —“The Three Steadfast Foundations of Monastic Life”
CONTENTS
About the Author About the Translator The Three Steadfast Foundations of Monastic Life I Behold in the Person of Your Elder Our Lord and God II Show Unquestioning Obedience to Your Elder and Cut Off Your Will III Do Not Trust Yourself IV Be Resolute in Your Conviction That Your Link to Your Monastic Community is for Life V Cultivate Humility of Mind VI Never Forget That You Have Been Crucified and Have Died to the World VII Let Yourself be Distinguished by the Spirit of Love and Fraternal Affection VIII Cultivate Silence and Unceasing Prayer IX Avoid with Your Every Power Deadly Self-Assurance and Intimacy X Be a Lover of Simplicity and Plainness XI Be Diligent and Ready XII Be Distinguished by Your Love for Common Worship XIII Take Care Especially at the Common Table XIV Courageously Fight Against Evil Thoughts XV Make Compulsion Your Faithful and Lifelong Companion XVI Always Battle Bravely the Spirit of Despair and Discouragement
Item Number: BKM416 Publication Data: Etna, CA: Center for Traditionalist Orthodox Studies, 2006 Format: softcover Number of Pages: 21 Dimensions (l × w × h): 21.3 cm × 13.8 cm × 0.2 cm Additional Information: two-color printing, full-color illustrations
